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> At first I tried to stay in denial, flooding myself with positive affirmations in an attempt to manifest mental calmness.

> “No way I’m burned out. Look at all the women that are actually suffering. Who am I but a privileged white chic taking up space.”

That's self abuse, mentally tearing yourself down, that is not positive affirmation. Trying to take an objective stock of your context is reasonable, however comparing yourself to those less fortunate is not a positive affirmation.




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